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Statement earrings are making a comeback! The allure of statement shoulder-dusting earrings or magnicifient jewelled cascading drops are hard to resist, and with these being capable of elevating any outfit its no wonder statement earrings have been dominating the catwalks and high streets for seasons.

Luna Bijl on the cover of Vogue Paris August 2016

The trend towards dynamic and dazzling danglers is not new; statement earrings have been popular for years. There was the brightly coloured mod jewellery worn in the 1960s by fashion icons such as Twiggy.

The 1970s saw huge gold hoops and the 1980s were all about bright primary colours and the glamour that large earrings added to an outfit. And now, dramatic statement styles have made a comeback, with designers sending their models strutting down the catwalk dripping in statement jewels.

At Balenciaga’s Fall 2016 show, the designer Demna Gvasalia reimagined several of Cristobal Balenciaga’s iconic brooches as pieces of jewellery, including unique earrings. These huge jewelled earrings in particular showcase the the glamour and wow-factor that can be brought to a simple outfit by a statement earring.

And at the boutique, we have some amazing original vintage statement earrings available, with everything from sparkly diamante hoops to shoulder-dusting gold and pearl drop earrings. These dazzling earrings are timeless and classic pieces of jewellery. Which is why they are still as fashionable today as they were when they were first made! Take a look at just some of the stunning statement earrings we have in at the moment to tempt you:

This fabulous pair of Butler & Wilson earrings are from the 1980s, when Butler & Wilson were at their height, and feature diamante and rhinestones. The vibrant red jewel in the centre and wing-shaped diamante make these earrings look like glamorous firebirds. So its no wonder Butler & Wilson’s unique and over-the-top designs were worn by the famous. Princess Diana, Jerry Hall, Madonna and many more celebritieswere all ardent fans.

These stunning Deanna Hamro drop earrings feature a ladder of baroque pearls that creates a luxurious and decadent feel. From the 1980s, these earrings highlight how Hamro’s glamorous and stylish jewellery is undeniably desirable. Just ask designers such as Carolina Herrera and Oscar de la Renta, who often called upon Hamro to design beautiful earrings and other jewellery for their collections.

This gorgeous pair of Yves Saint Laurent earrings feature turquoise poured glass stones, with hints of gold accentuating the beautiful blue, guaranteed to brighten up any dull outfit! These earrings are from the 1970s/80s, when YSL’s jewellery line was colourful and theatrical, tying in with many of his iconic collections.

These fabulous ‘shoulder-duster’ earrings feature a coiled pyramid cone with fantastically long chain tassels (a lenghty 7 inches!), meaning these earrings truly embody the title ‘Statement earring’. By Claire Deve, these are from the 1980s, when Deve designed jewellery for fashion’s most prestigous designers such as Chanel, Jean Paul Gaultier and Claude Montana. Her work is now highly saught after and hard to find.

This fantastic pair of diamante hoops are from Butler & Wilson and will elevate any outfit from boring to glitzy and glam! These gorgeous earrings are from the 1980s and show the designer’s, Nicky Butler and Simon Wilson, fun and unique approach to jewellery making. “From the very beginning, we never did subtle!”- Simon Wilson.

These beautiful 1980s earrings feature no less than 38 gold filigree encased red cut glass beads in a waterfall of drops, stretching to an impressive 7 inches, defining the meaning of statement earrings in the 1980s!

Although these unique earrings are definitely from the 1980s, there is certainly a 1920s feel to them, giving an unusual Art Deco twist.

Having shown you just a sneak preview of our latest collection of unique vintage earrings, why not call in to the boutique and view the full range of our amazing vintage jewellery covering all eras.